ABC confirmed this week that country music artist Luke Bryan and musical icon Lionel Richie will be added to the list of judges for the upcoming network's rivival of “American Idol.”The show’s judge panel already includes popstar Katy Perry as a judge and Ryan Seacrest as the host. American Idol will air on ABC in March 2018.

ABC confirmed this week that country music artist Luke Bryan and musical icon Lionel Richie will be added to the list of judges for the upcoming network's rivival of “American Idol.”

The show’s judge panel already includes popstar Katy Perry as a judge and Ryan Seacrest as the host.